Malakal Attacks by Rebel Forces; Ceasefire in Tatters, Peace Talks Stalls PaanLuel Wël 10 years ago JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Fighting resumed in South Sudan after rebel forces attacked the capital of the oil-producing state of Upper Nile, a military official said Tuesday, in what appeared to be the heaviest clashes since both sides signed a ceasefire last month. Fighting broke out early Tuesday in Malakal, which once was in rebel hands but is now controlled by government troops, said South Sudanese military spokesman Col. Philip Aguer. “We were expecting it because the rebel commander in the area said he would not respect a ceasefire,” he said. S. Sudan rebels attack key oil town, ceasefire in tatters AFP South Sudan rebels say they will boycott latest peace talks Reuters S Sudan rebels report attacks by government forces Associated Press South Sudan rebels withdraw threat to boycott peace talks Reuters South Sudan talks resume Monday despite hostilities, recrimination Christian Science Monitor Share this:Print Who is Violating the Comprehensive “Cessation of Hostilities” Agreement in South Sudan?DateFebruary 18, 2014In relation toEditorialsAs ceasefire lies in tatters in South Sudan, fears and uncertainty reign large across the countryDateAugust 31, 2015In relation toEditorialsSouth Sudan rebel group declares ceasefire: Peter Gadet’s spokesmanDateAugust 3, 2011In relation toJunub Sudan
